• spunow@lemmy.myserv.one
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    2 days ago

    My dogma defines my in-group, and my in-group can’t be wrong because then that would mean that I am wrong, which I categorically can’t be. And even if I was wrong, then I would no longer be part of my in-group. Therefore, your science and logic and proof must be wrong if it contradicts my dogma.

    • Endymion_Mallorn@kbin.melroy.org
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      2 days ago

      Okay, but what about your catma? Does that define your naptimes and your need to make people believe that you must’ve meant to smash your face into the table leg after darting through the house?

    • DominatorX1@thelemmy.clubOP
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      2 days ago

      Ah, so it’s a narrative control thing. Controlling the narrative (including the narrative of me, my ego or whatever) is important.

      Well this begs another question. “Why is the narrative so important”?

      I mean, we stand in the midst of a constant hurricane of sights, sounds, thoughts, vibes and nameless sensations, but the narrative gets this primary role.

      You gotta ask why.

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        15 hours ago

        Maybe we value the wrong things. Maybe greed is a lack perspective, too much isn’t enough. Kind of like people who lived during the Great Depression or had parents who insisted no penny would be spent on bubble gum.